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"If you receive a suspicious message... calling or requesting a voice note is the fastest and simplest way to check someone is who they say they are. A friend in need is a friend worth calling," said WhatsApp.
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#CyberSafeWarks will be providing information and advice over the next week on the dangers of #MaliciousComms, how to protect yourself, spotting the signs and where to report if you have fallen victim.
Action Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant when making investments, as criminals cheat hundreds of millions of pounds out of victims through cryptocurrency fraud.
HMRC is warning university students to be wary of potential scams, especially if they have a part-time job and are new to interacting with the department.
Every year we’re able to do more and more online. From sending messages to sorting out our finances, today we can do it from our phones and tablets wherever we are. But the more we can do online, the more we’re exposed to hazards. Cybersafe is here to help you stay safe online, so you can browse to your heart’s content, knowing you’re protected against scams, fraud and security problems.
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Please take a look at @natonlinesafety 's brilliant guides on Black Friday and Cyber Monday as in a rush to bag a bargain, it's easy to overlook the #OnlineSafety risks! Their #WakeUpWednesday guide has some tips for protecting both your money & personal data! #WarksCyberProtect
Shopping online this #CyberMonday? Don't forget to secure your online shop-ping accounts with strong passwords that you don't use anywhere else 🔐 For more top tips, visit: actionfraud.police.uk/onlineshopping #FraudFreeXmas #WarksCyberProtect
It's #CyberMonday! Before you whiz through checkout, make sure you check out our top tips on how to protect yourself against online shopping fraud: actionfraud.police.uk/onlineshopping #FraudFreeXmas #WarksCyberProtect
Shopping online this #CyberMonday? Follow our top tips to avoid being scammed: actionfraud.police.uk/onlineshopping #FraudFreeXmas #WarksCyberProtect
⚠️4,489 people reported falling victim to online shopping fraud during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales period last year. Follow our top tips to shop online safely this festive season: actionfraud.police.uk/onlineshopping #FraudFreeXmas #WarksCyberProtect
Ready to bag a bargain online? Here are some top tips to help you checkout securely this #BlackFriday🛒: actionfraud.police.uk/onlineshopping #FraudFreeXmas #WarksCyberProtect
Fraudsters use genuine-looking emails and texts to lure victims to fake online shopping websites. Check out our top tips on how to shop online safely this #BlackFriday - actionfraud.police.uk/onlineshopping #FraudFreeXmas #WarksCyberProtect
Think you've fallen victim to online shopping fraud? Notify your bank or credit card provider immediately and report it to Action Fraud. For more information, visit: actionfraud.police.uk/onlineshopping #FraudFreeXmas #WarksCyberProtect